Description
Dried wild yam is a herb that has antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory actions, making it useful in treating symptoms of rheumatism and arthritis. These same qualities make it useful in treating cramps and muscular pain. It has also been used to treat digestive disorders, including gallbladder inflammation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and diverticulitis. Wild yam has also been shown to benefit the spleen, kidneys, lungs, and stomach.
Dried Wild Yam has antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory actions, making it useful in treating symptoms of rheumatism and arthritis. These same qualities make it useful in treating cramps and muscular pain.
Size: 100g.
USES & BENEFITS
Antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory actions make it useful in treating symptoms of rheumatism and arthritis
Also useful in treating cramps and muscular pain.
Has also been used to treat digestive disorders including gallbladder inflammation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and diverticulitis
Wild yam has also been shown to benefit the spleen, kidneys, lungs, and stomach.
HOW TO USE
Dried herb to make tea: 1 - 2 tsp to 1 cup water. bring to boil, reduce heat simmer for 20 to 30 min. Strain and store in refrigerator. Take in cup doses twice a day
Tincture: 40 - 120 drops, 3 times a day
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Hormone-sensitive condition such as breast cancer, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids: Wild yam might act like estrogen
If you have any condition that might be made worse by exposure to estrogen, dont use wild yam
Wild yam is generally safe but some people have experienced nausea when taking large doses
Its safety has not been tested in pregnant or lactating females or in young children. Wild yam contains dioscorin, which can be toxic in large amounts, it is important to stay within the recommended doses
Wild yam has been shown to interact with estradiol, a hormone used in some birth control medications and other hormone therapies
AKA: Colic Root, China Root, Devil's Bones, Rheumatism Root, Yuma